A quiet, relaxed neighborhood, Diamond Path is highly residential but offers locals quick access to everyday necessities. Families may be drawn to the community for its excellent school district or low levels of crime. Diamond Path receives a CAP Index Crime Score of 2, which is below the national average of 4. Here, well-established homes sit on quarter-acre lots and line peaceful streets adorned with pine trees, oaks and modest landscaping.
The houses in Diamond Path were primarily built in the 1960s and ‘70s, making them a little older than others in the greater Apple Valley area. Most homes here are situated on neatly maintained side streets that end in cul-de-sacs, giving each street a cozy feel. There are both townhouses and single-family home options available in Diamond Path and prices can range from the low $200,000s to upwards of $450,000, with townhouses starting on the lower end. Single-family homes mostly feature ranch-style and split-level designs, and many don plenty of brown-vinyl siding and foundations made of brick – familiar markers of midcentury era homes. “It’s a really great residential community,” Nicole Junker, a Realtor with the Pemberton Homes Team says. “It has great schools and nice, affordable homes.” Junker adds that there hasn’t been much available inventory in the neighborhood recently. “A lot of people buy their homes and stay there. It’s a great place to raise a family.”
The Diamond Path neighborhood belongs to the Independent School District 196, which is rated as the 14th best district in Minnesota by review site, Niche and earns an overall grade of A for performance. Kids in this neighborhood will likely attend either Highland Elementary or the Diamond Path School of International Studies. The Diamond Path School is a magnet elementary school for students seeking a global education. Here, all students learn Spanish and Mandarin Chinese. Both elementary schools earn A-minus ratings from Niche. For grades six through eight, students will move on to Scott Highlands Middle School and Eastview Senior High School, which earn an A-minus and A, respectively.
There are two parks in Diamond Path. Diamond Path Park, the neighborhood’s namesake, which is home to paved walking paths and open green spaces and Delaney Park, which is more activity focused. During the springtime, newly hatched ducklings and goslings can be seen snacking on grass or swimming in Diamond Path Park’s pond. Delaney Park also offers good nature watching, and bald eagles are regularly spotted roosting in the trees. Junker says Delaney Park is a popular recreation spot for Diamond Path residents because there are trails, playgrounds, tennis courts, baseball fields and soccer fields. “We have a really active youth sports program,” Junker says. During the winter, there’s also an ice rink so locals can get a few laps in, practice their spins or play a pick-up hockey game.
There aren’t any restaurants or grocery stores in the neighborhood, but plenty of options are available within a few minutes’ drive. “Everything is super convenient,” Junker says. “150th Street is one of the main through streets of Apple Valley, so it’s really accessible to get places.” Suzie’s Kitchen serves up eggs, pancakes, French toast and breakfast sandwiches in a classic diner vibe. Though breakfast is served all day long at Suzie’s, their lunch menu also includes comfort foods ranging from wraps and deli sandwiches to burgers and milkshakes. For dinner, Newt’s Apple Valley Grill serves up classic American cuisine to a soundtrack of ‘80s and ‘90s rock. The menu includes cheese curds, fried pickles, burgers, chicken sandwiches and salads. For groceries, Target is a little over a mile away and Hy-Vee is just under 3 miles away.
Diamond Path is car-dependent although there are a few buses that bring residents to and from downtown, Minnesota-St. Paul International Airport or the Mall of America. The airport is 16 miles away, or roughly 25 minutes by car. Minneapolis is 26 miles away and St. Paul is 19 miles away, both of which Junker says take between 30 to 40 minutes to reach by car. Diamond Path is also located near I-35, making it easy to hop on the interstate if you’re commuting for work. The closest hospital is M Health Fairview Ridges Hospital, about 7 miles away.
Robin Sook
Coldwell Banker Realty - Lakes
(612) 712-8724
63 Total Sales
1 in Diamond Path
$237,000 Price
Nicole Junker
Keller Williams Select Realty
(651) 427-1857
157 Total Sales
3 in Diamond Path
$290K - $425K Price Range
Artemisa Boston
eXp Realty
(612) 255-5850
1,100 Total Sales
1 in Diamond Path
$400,000 Price
Elizabeth Sandwick
Coldwell Banker Realty
(612) 448-3548
64 Total Sales
1 in Diamond Path
$228,000 Price
Rochelle Johnson-Brown
Edina Realty, Inc.
(612) 431-9232
162 Total Sales
2 in Diamond Path
$229K - $335K Price Range
Mark Hronski
LPT Realty, LLC
(651) 413-9266
147 Total Sales
1 in Diamond Path
$356,000 Price
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Diamond Path | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 1 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
On average, homes in Diamond Path, Apple Valley sell after 35 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in Diamond Path, Apple Valley over the last 12 months is $360,000, up 13% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Median List Price
$368,850
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Median Sale Price
$360,000
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Median Single Family Sale Price
$400,000
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Median Townhouse Sale Price
$255,000
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Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$243,000
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Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
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Last 12 months Home Sales
39
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Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
13%
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Average Price Per Sq Ft
$188
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Number of Homes
726
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Number of Homes for Sale
5
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Median Year Built
1980
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Months of Supply
1.50
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Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,106
Above the national average
1,933
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Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,475
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Median Lot Size Sq Ft
12,632
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Total Population
1,693
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Median Age
44
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Population under 18
22.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
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Population over 65
22.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%
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Median Household Income
$84,397
Above the national average
$79,597
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Average Household Income
$94,895
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High School Graduates
88.4%
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College Graduates
36.4%
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Advanced Degrees
7.1%
Below the national average
13.3%
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% Population in Labor Force
71.6%
Above the national average
64.9%
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Annual Precipitation
31''
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Average Winter Low Temperature
8°F
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Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
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Annual Snowfall
53''
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